How to Mail Beer Across the Country Like a Pro

I really like beer.

No, Ireallylike beer.

Through all those packages Ive come up with a few tips for success.

Line Your Box with a Garbage Bag

Accidents happen.

Some beer trading message boards also recommend using a smaller box inside a box when you mail beer.

If you dont, then using crumpled up newspaper or packing peanuts can have the same effect.

The goal is to have a line of defense around the sides and bottom and top of your box.

This box isabsolutelygoing to get tossed around.

Dont let your beer be right up against the sides.

The person you sent it to will hate you.

The mailman will hate you.

Its a waste of good beer.

Dont be that guy.

The place where bottles are going to break is at the neck.

Wrap the heck out of it (and the whole bottle).

Think to yourself: If I dropped this on the floor, would it break?

If the answer is yes or maybe, then you should probably wrap it better.

If Im mailing 12oz bottles I sometimes pack them in freezer bags as well.

If youre really fancy, you might buythese sleeves made for winethat will keep individual bottles secure.

There are alsoa lot of styrofoam setupsfor mailing wine.

When stacking bottles I recommend going top to bottom.

That busted can incident I mentioned earlier?

Before you seal the top, give the box a little shake and confirm theres no movement.

If there is, stuff some more bubble wrap/newspaper in there.

Protect those cans just like bottles, and think about situations where they might get crushed.

Beer is heavy.

Its best to just presume that your box isnt going to make it and reinforce it with tape.

Heat is bad news for beer and the summer is hot.

Thats going to hurt your beer.

USPS doesnt allow you to mail alcohol.

I will let you use that information how youd like.

Heres a rundownon what you’re gonna wanna do to mail alcohol using traditional shipping services.

Inform yourself before you show up with a box, not after.